Bumble
Founded in 2014 by Tinder co-founder Whitney Wolfe Herd after a very public breakup with her former company, Bumble stung its way into the dating app scene with a feminist twist: women make the first move. Known for flipping traditional dating norms on their head, Bumble quickly became the app for empowered dating. Its defining moment came in 2021 when it went public, making Wolfe Herd the youngest self-made female billionaire, with the company now valued around $7 billion. Bumble has collected accolades for its unique approach and even expanded into networking and friendship-building with Bumble Bizz and Bumble BFF. Yet, it hasn’t been without controversy; Wolfe Herd's departure from Tinder included allegations of sexual harassment that cast a long shadow over her new venture. With its bright yellow interface, Bumble is helmed by CEO Wolfe Herd, who continues to navigate the tricky hive of modern dating and social interaction. It remains a buzz-worthy topic in tech circles, showing that even in the cutthroat world of dating apps, a little sting can go a long way.